Escobar (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to what manager Buck Showalter previously described as a medical "non-workplace event." It's unclear if Escobar will be available off the bench or if he's expected to be back for Saturday's contest.

Manager Buck Showalter revealed after Thursday's win over the Brewers that Escobar was unavailable due to a "non-workplace event," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Showalter said that the reason for the third baseman's lack of availability was medical in nature, he couldn't elaborate much on the nature of Escobar's absence, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's series opener against the Marlins. If the 33-year-old is forced to miss additional games, Jeff McNeil, Luis Guillorme and J.D. Davis would be candidates to start at third base.

Escobar isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar went 0-for-11 with an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts over the last three games and will get a day off during Thursday's series finale against Milwaukee. Luis Guillorme is shifting to third base while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter.

Escobar went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, a home run, three total runs and six total RBI in Monday's 11-5 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar knocked in two runs with a single in the first inning, but the best was yet to come. He followed with a double in the fourth and a homer in the eighth before completing the cycle with a two-run triple in the ninth. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, this was the 11th cycle in Mets history and the first since Scott Hairston accomplished the feat in April of 2012. Escobar is slashing a modest .241/.311/.414 on the campaign, but he's been coming alive at the plate of late, hitting .345 with three homers and 10 RBI over his past seven games.

Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

He launched his third homer of the year in the sixth inning off Francisco Perez to cap the scoring in the rout for the Mets. Escobar struggled through most of May but has caught fire recently along with the rest of the New York offense, batting .333 (12-for-36) over the last eight games with four doubles, a homer, six runs and seven RBI.

Escobar went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-12 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

On a night when the Mets and Giants combined for 37 hits, Escobar's four knocks tied Joc Pederson for the game-high total. After hitting .147 through the first three weeks of May, Escobar has caught fire with six hits in 10 plate appearances for the first two games of the series in San Francisco.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar is getting a breather after he started in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader in Colorado while going 1-for-6 with two walks and a run. Luis Guillorme will spell Escobar at third base.

Escobar went 3-for-7 with a walk and a solo home run across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

After reaching base three times in the matinee, Escobar slugged a solo shot in the fourth inning of the nightcap off Steven Matz. The homer was only his second of the season, and the veteran infielder's production in the twin bill was an encouraging sign after he slashed a brutal .141/.212/.192 with only two RBI over his prior 20 games.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar will get a day off to mentally reset himself while he remains in the midst of a rough stretch at the plate. Through his first nine starts in May, Escobar is getting on base at a .205 clip and has provided just one extra-base hit (a double). Luis Guillorme will fill in for the veteran at third base.

Escobar is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Escobar went 1-for-4 with an RBI during Game 1 and will take a seat for the nightcap, which is only his second time on the bench this season. J.D. Davis will man the hot corner in his place for Game 2.